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Welcoming: 2019 SD ENA Leadership

Election results are in and we would like to congratulate and welcome the following SD ENA members into their leadership roles, effective January 1st, 2019:President: Karen KaskieSecretary: Kara FonkenTreasurer: Sandra RueschPlease help us congratulate these individuals and thank them for their commitment and dedication to SD ENA!

Future Meetings

South Dakota ENA wins Mocktail Mix-off!

Festive, fun, and delicious, Mocktails put a positive twist on holiday drink options. Not everyone celebrates with alcohol. Many people prefer to remain sober, some are recovering from addiction, and others volunteer to be the sober driver. At any gathering, Mocktails provide a safe option for guests. Rachel Tinker created The Grinch, a fun, festive, non-alcoholic drink for everyone to enjoy! To see the recipe click here.

ENA launches ENPC, 5th edition.

This new version provides an innovative educational experience for emergency nurses. Learn about all the ways this course can deliver learning designed to enhance an emergency nurse's ability to care for their pediatric patients. Click here for more information!

SD House Bill 1126 Signed Into Law

Governor Dennis Daugaard signed HB1126 into law on March 22, 2018! SD ENA has endorsed this bill from its inception. This bill clarifies the aspects of a medical forensic examination and will eliminate victims from receiving bills for their exams.

SD ENA Government Affairs Chair, Sandra Ruesch, testified on behalf of SD ENA and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners. We are so proud of Sandra and all our members who advocate for our patients.

Congratulations 2018 SD ENA Scholarship Recipients

Committed toCare!

ENA has a new logo (top of page) and tag line! ​The logo is one of, if not the most important element within a brand system. It’s designed to act as the face of a brand and represent its essence and overall aesthetic. Oftentimes, the logo is the first experience a viewer has with an organization’s brand. So, it is imperative that it be legible, conceptually strong and captures the spirit of what the brand is all about. The ENA logo does this with a bold, energetic presence driven by the large letterforms. The logo deservingly places the emphasis on the “N” found in the middle, negative space. Symbolically, it creates a mental link of envisioning oneself filling that space, fitting into ENA. Whether it’s through education or advocacy, ENA genuinely cares about the members’ safety and preparation when in the emergency department. Additionally, “Committed to Care” is something that’s deeply embedded within the emergency nursing profession as a whole.

SD ENA Annual Meeting Minutes

Minutes are now loaded on our website. Access all meeting minutes and reports under the "minutes/reports/bylaws" tab at the top. You will need to register with SD ENA website to access this area. If needed, register today and we will get your access approved ASAP!

State and Chapter Leaders Orientation in Chicago

SD ENA Board Members Karen Kaskie, Sandra Ruesch and Kara Fonken attended SCLO in January. Karla Nygren and Kristen Cline were also present as members of the National Board. Many educational sessions were attended with excellent information on how to enhance our already remarkable state chapter! They also had the opportunity to visit the new ENA National Headquarters in Schaumburg, IL.

2019 SD ENA Committee Chairpersons

The following individuals will serve as your 2019 SD ENA Committee Chairpersons. In the coming weeks we will be updating our "Committees" page with contact information if you'd like to help on any committee. Any amount of time serving on a committee is appreciated.